Indys Mindfulness Meditation 6

Outdoor Special Spot

Now that summer time is approaching and all being well restrictions are slowly lifting, we can enjoy more outdoor time with friends and family. After a lovely picnic or walk why not try this relaxing practice. This can be appreciated by children and grown-ups.  It is a lovely mindfulness practice which helps encourage positive wellbeing.

Find a special quiet open outdoor spot or favourite place. Become comfortable by sitting or lying down on the ground. If the ground is a little damp or wet a picnic blanket can be used.  Everyone can sit or lie quietly in any position they feel comfortable. For example,  lie under or lean on a tree and stare up into its branches, sit on a beach looking out to sea or lie face down in a park.

Set a gentle sounding alarm for five minutes. Look around the spot in silence. Either focus on smallest details or just zone out. After the alarm sounds everyone in turn can discuss how the quiet time made them feel and what did they observe during this quiet time?

Why not try this practice on a number of occasions at a variety of different outdoor spots that you visit.  

To enhance the practice you can even take a note book, pens, and crayons with you and journal the experience by either writing a few sentences or illustrating by drawing a picture.  I would love to hear how you found this practice. You can contact me through social media links.

Indy Essence.